Category Archives: Salvation

Romans the Eighth Chapter (Part 1)

Author : Elmer Moore (deceased) reprinted by permission from Truth Magazine Setting Of The Eighth Chapter In The Roman Letter This first lesson of a planned series of lessons will place the Eighth Chapter into the proper setting in the Roman Letter; … Continue reading

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Two Ways

Author : Keith Sharp Matthew 7:13-14 13“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14Because narrow is the gate and … Continue reading

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Spiritual Principles – Customs – Rites

Author : Keith Sharp When I was in Nigeria in 1992, one of the preachers in my class in Ibadan asked if a woman should wear an artificial head covering. I briefly expounded 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 and concluded it was … Continue reading

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Now Faith Is

Author : Keith Sharp “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). The famous motivational speaker Zig Ziglar claimed, “If you can dream it, you can achieve it.” As a child … Continue reading

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Faith & Works

Author : Keith Sharp The doctrine of salvation by faith alone is fundamental to Protestant theology. The Standard Baptist Manual, by Edward T. Hiscox states the traditional Protestant position: … the great gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as believe … Continue reading

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Cornelius, the Holy Spirit, and Salvation

Reply to April Article on Cornelius You are incorrect concerning Cornelius and water baptism. The HAD (past tense) as you quoted received the Holy Spirit. This means they were saved before they submitted to baptism. This verse proves my point … Continue reading

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Is It Possible To Stop Sinning?

Question Is it possible for a born again Christian to stop sinning altogether and completely, or is it a requirement? Please let me know your understanding of this, as it seems to be a very important topic for a Christian. … Continue reading

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A Message By Which You Will Be Saved

Author : Patrick Farrish In the book of Acts are several accounts of sinners and their salvation from sin. One such group is described as sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, homosexuals, thieves, greedy, drunkards, revilers, swindlers – and the apostle Paul … Continue reading

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But He Lied Unto Him

Author : Sunday Ayandare Text : 1 Kings 13:18 This passage has to do with one of the most pathetic stories of the Bible. Following the break-up of the kingdom of Israel in the hands of Rehoboam, the son of … Continue reading

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Lydia, Whose Heart “the Lord Opened”

Author : Patrick Farish The Man Of Macedonia We begin an examination of the conversion of Lydia by calling attention to events immediately preceding it. Acts 16:6-10, “And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden … Continue reading

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